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प्रार्थनम्PRARTHANAM

Saturday, 21 February 2026

Hindu Panchang · Delhi · Indian Standard Time

Vara

Shukravara

Shukra (Venus)

Tithi

Chaturthi

Shukla · #4

Until 22:58

Nakshatra

Bharani

Until 11:22

Yoga

Vaidhriti

☀️ Sun & 🌕 Moon

🌅

Sunrise

06:56

🌇

Sunset

18:16

🌕

Moonrise

08:54

🌑

Moonset

22:16

Karana

Shakuni

Half-tithi period · changes twice per tithi

Auspicious Timings

Abhijit Muhurta
12:1213:00

Abhijit is the 8th muhurta of the day, centered around solar noon. Generally considered auspicious for new undertakings.

Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal
11:1112:36
Yamaganda
15:2616:51
Gulika Kaal
08:2109:46

Avoid starting auspicious activities, new ventures, or travel during these periods.

Day Timeline

3h6h9h12h15h18h21h
Daylight 06:56–18:16
Abhijit 12:12–13:00
Rahu Kaal 11:11–12:36
Yamaganda 15:26–16:51
Gulika 08:21–09:46

Choghadiya

8 Vedic time periods of the day

Char

06:5608:21

Labh

08:2109:46

Amrit

09:4611:11

Kaal

11:1112:36

Shubh

12:3614:01

Rog

14:0115:26

Udveg

15:2616:51

Char

16:5118:16

Panchang FAQ

What is a Tithi?

A Tithi is a lunar day in the Hindu calendar. There are 30 tithis in a lunar month — 15 in the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) and 15 in the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha). Today's Tithi is Chaturthi (Shukla Paksha, day 4).

What is Rahu Kaal and should I avoid it?

Rahu Kaal is an approximately 90-minute inauspicious period each day governed by Rahu. Today it runs from 11:11 to 12:36 IST. Starting new ventures, making important decisions, or travelling during this window is traditionally avoided.

What is Abhijit Muhurta?

Abhijit Muhurta is the most auspicious time window of the day — roughly 24 minutes centred around solar noon. Today it falls between 12:12 and 13:00 IST. It overrides most inauspicious yogas and is ideal when no other favourable muhurta is available.

What is a Nakshatra?

A Nakshatra is one of 27 lunar mansions — star clusters the Moon transits through. Each spans 13°20′ of the zodiac. Today's Nakshatra is Bharani. The Nakshatra influences auspiciousness for travel, ceremonies, and starting new activities.

Calculated using astronomical algorithms (VSOP87 simplified, Brown's lunar theory) and SunCalc for rise/set times. All times are in IST (UTC+5:30). Consult a qualified jyotishi for personal muhurta guidance.